A blood clot can happen without any underlying cause. However, pregnancy increases your risk of getting blood clots, you are predisposed until 6 weeks after delivery. There are three major reasons for this increased risk:  Increased clotting. During pregnancy, your blood is more likely to clot. this is a survival mechanism that prevents your body from losing too much blood during labor and birth. Slower blood flow. The blood flow in your veins becomes slower which leads to higher probability of blood clotting. This is caused by the hormones in your pregnancy. Vein damage. During delivery, the baby presses on the veins in the pelvis, minor damage can occur in these veins leading to an increased risk of having a clot for up to six weeks after delivery. The likelihood of developing clots during gestation or pregnancy can be further elevated by certain risk factors. Knowing these risk factors can ensure that you stay on guard. The following preexisting conditions can greatly increase your chances of clotting. If you suffer from one or more of the following, discuss specific preventative measures with your doctor:  Hypertension, diabetes, cardiac diseases, or vascular diseases. A damaged heart cannot pump blood as effectively as normal one, increasing the chance that blood pools and clots. Thrombophilia. Some people are born with a tendency higher risk of blood clots. Cesarean delivery. This doubles the risk of clots in comparison to vaginal delivery. A personal or family history of clots. If you've had blood clots before, you're more likely to have blood clots in pregnancy. This risk also increases if you have had an immediate family member with an elevated blood clot risk Previous use of oral contraceptives. Oral contraceptives increases your blood’s ability to clot. These characteristics can continue after oral contraceptive use has ended. Multiple births. Being pregnant with twins (or more) puts more pressure on your pelvis and legs, increasing the risk of DVTs. Dehydration. Dehydration increases the viscosity of the blood, which can contribute to the formation of blood clots. Age. Pregnant women over the age of 35 are at increased risk of blood clots. Obesity is one of the major risk factors for DVTs during pregnancy or after delivery, which means that it is important that you maintain optimal weight. If you are planning to have a baby, you should try to reduce you weight so that your BMI is below 30.  Minimize the amount of salt in your diet. Salt leads to retention of fluids in your body which cause swelling. Eat a healthy, balanced diet. This is especially important if you are overweight, as it will help ensure that you do not take on any more unhealthy weight during the pregnancy. Drink plenty of water. This will help you avoid dehydration. Immobility is another factor that increases your likelihood of getting DVTS. You should motivate yourself to do light exercise, such as walking and swimming. Most normal pregnancies allow for moderate exercise such as walking and swimming until full term. However, you should consult your doctor before you plan daily exercise, just to be sure. Smoking has been linked to DVTs, especially during pregnancy. Therefore, once you find out you are pregnant, you should quit smoking. Compression stockings are must-have for all women who are at risk of getting blood clots during and after their pregnancy. They are specifically effective for those who are faced with immobility for reasons such as travel or bed rest. If you have a history of blood clots or have a genetic predisposition to blood clots, inform your obstetrician or midwife. Your obstetrician may prescribe you injectable anticoagulants, a drug that prevents your blood from clotting.
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One-sentence summary -- Be aware of the risk. Know if you are at risk. Eat healthily and maintain optimal weight. Stay Mobile. Quit smoking. Wear compression stockings. Contact a doctor.


Icecast is a common user friendly service that many people choose to use. Icecast is a GPL streaming media server project that currently streams in MP3 format, and the software plans to soon add support for video and Vorbis formats.' To download Icecast, simply go to the Icecast website, and choose the program that is compatible with your operating system.  Follow the installation instructions as they appear on your screen. Run Icecast2 Win32. This will allow your streaming services to work correctly. Once you finish downloading winamp, you'll need to download SHOUTcast.  Install Winamp, to your preferences, but don't run it until you install the SHOUTcast DSP. If you don't want to use winamp, there are plenty of other alternatives that are also free. Look into using services like Foobar or XMPlay. If you have a Mac, consider using a service like the VLC media player or Clementine. While Icecast is your main server, this is the software that will actually allow you to stream and broadcast your music or audio in conjunction with winamp. Then, click Options, and next Preferences.  On the left side of the window scroll down, and click on DSP/Effect. Then, click on Nullsoft SHOUTcast Source DSP. In the SHOUTcast Source window that appears, click on output. In the address box, put localhost, if you're serving on the same machine as you are going to DJ on, which is normally the case in a home studio. Enter the IP address of your computer. Leave the default port at 8000. In the description, change the name from Unnamed Server to your preferred name.  In the URL box, you insert the address for the website, which represents your stream. In genre, you can put what kind of music you play. Minimize Winamp, and open the SHOUTcast configuration file (sc_serv.ini). Then, on the SHOUTcast DSP window, click Connect.
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One-sentence summary -- Decide how you want your stream delivered. Download and install your streaming service. Download, and install winamp. Download the SHOUTcast DSP and the SHOUTcast server. Adjust winamp preferences. Click Yellowpages to set your stream's name. Run the SHOUTcast DNAS server. Connect to winamp.


High blood pressure can damage the blood vessels leading into and out of your kidneys. This causes your kidneys to become unable to filter the waste that they receive, causing dangerous levels of fluid and waste to accumulate in the kidneys. . If you have high blood pressure and are worried about your kidneys, talk to your doctor. Chances are, your doctor probably has already prescribed anti-hypertensive (anti-high blood pressure) medicine that you should take daily. Some of the most common medications for this condition include: atenolol, amlodipine, ramipril and enalapril. Walking for 30 to 40 minutes each morning can help you to relax and keep you healthy. When you relax through exercise, you are actively keeping your blood pressure under control. If you don’t like walking alone, join a walking group or walk with a friend each morning. Stress plays a big part when it comes to your blood pressure. Exercising can be a great way to reduce stress, but you can also try other methods.  Try meditating every day for 30 minutes or  take yoga classes that will teach you how to relax by controlling your breath and focusing on the movement of your body. As mentioned in Method 2, eating too much salt can really elevate your blood pressure. Try to eat less salt each day; aim for about 6 gm of salt daily. Avoid high salt foods like:  Soups, gravies, and broths. Soy sauce and salad dressings. Salami, bacon, and cured meats. Cheese. Snack foods (like pretzels and chips). Pickled foods.
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Understand how high blood pressure can affect your kidneys.  Take an anti-hypertensive medicine Get exercise each morning. Try other ways to reduce stress. Reduce the amount of salt you have in your diet.